Obituary

Oline “Ilene” N. Hoffman

August 21, 1921 - April 6, 2012

Mrs. Oline N. "Ilene" Hoffman, age 90 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Friday, April 6, 2012, at her home. Oline was born August 21, 1921, in Deer, Mo., the daughter of Lucine and Grace Matthews Perrey. She was married on September 3, 1964, in Mexico, Mo., to Almon "Ham" Hoffman, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2005. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, Oline was a 1940 graduate of Jefferson City High School. Oline was employed as the controller for Holsum Bakery, International Brands, Inc. from 1962 until 1978. From 1978 until 1984, she was employed with the Jefferson City Public Schools. Later, she was employed as a bookkeeper with Judith Ann's Fashions in Holts Summit, Mo. until her retirement She was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Holts Summit, Mo. She was an avid bridge player but was known for being a kind and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family and friends always knew her as "Mom." Survivors include: one daughter, Judith A. Dickrader and her husband Kenny of Jefferson City, Mo.; one son, James R. Wilson and his wife Bobbie of Fulton, Mo.; one step-son, Ron J. Hoffman and his wife Joanie of Grandview, Mo.; one brother, Ralph Perrey and his wife Peggy of Jefferson City, Mo.; five grandchildren, Kimberly Black and her husband Terry of Lee's Summit, Mo., Tina Neill and her husband Allan of Florence, Ala., Susan Feely and her husband Todd of Jefferson City, Mo., Donna Bohnert and her husband Shannon of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Jackie McSpadden and her husband Scott of Batesville, Ark.; 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Rheta Roberts; and one brother, Edgar Perrey. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 9, 2012, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Dusty Klein officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com